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Tokyo for first-timers

Welcome to Tokyo! Dive into the city's vibrant culture and explore must-see attractions. Our expertly curated tours will ensure you make the most of your inaugural visit.
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Top things to do

Mount Fuji Tours
from ¥9,000
Tokyo City Tours
from ¥1,293
Edo Wonderland
from ¥5,800
Tokyo Skytree
from ¥2,200
Roppongi Hills
from ¥1,600
Nikko
from ¥14,850

Top experiences in Tokyo

Tokyo hop-on hop-off red double-decker bus on city street.
Sky Hop Bus: Tokyo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Hop-on Hop-off Tours Tokyo
from
¥4,800
Sky Hop Bus: Tokyo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 1013 ratings.From ¥4,800
Hogwarts castle covered in snow, promoting The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour in Tokyo.
Tickets to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
Theme Parks
from
¥6,300
Tickets to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 148 ratings.From ¥6,300
Free cancellation
Chureito Pagoda with cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji in Arakurayama Sengen Park, Yamanashi, Japan.
Mount Fuji Highlights Tour: Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai, & More
Day Trips
¥11,000
¥9,900
10% off
Mount Fuji Highlights Tour: Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai, & More. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3160 ratings.From ¥9,900
Free cancellation
Pirate ship on Lake Ashi with Mount Fuji in the background, Japan.
Mount Fuji Tour with Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, & More
Day Trips
from ¥12,000
¥9,720
19% off
Mount Fuji Tour with Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, & More. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2766 ratings.From ¥9,720
Free cancellation
Visitors walking through the gate of Tokyo's Imperial Palace on a guided tour.
Tokyo: Imperial Palace East Gardens & Edo Castle Guided Walking Tour
Walking Tours
¥3,500
Tokyo: Imperial Palace East Gardens & Edo Castle Guided Walking Tour. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings.From ¥3,500
Miniature scene at Small Worlds Tokyo with hands forming a heart around tiny figures.
Admission Passport for Small Worlds Tokyo
Theme Parks
¥3,200
Admission Passport for Small Worlds Tokyo. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 50 ratings.From ¥3,200
Free cancellation
High-speed train passing Mount Fuji, Japan, with JR Pass.
Mount Fuji & Hakone Premium Tour by Bullet Train
Day Trips
from
¥22,313
Mount Fuji & Hakone Premium Tour by Bullet Train. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2573 ratings.From ¥22,313
Roppongi Hills Observation Deck with panoramic Tokyo city view.
Tickets to Tokyo City View at the Roppongi Hills Observatory
Landmarks
¥1,900
¥1,600
16% off
Tickets to Tokyo City View at the Roppongi Hills Observatory. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 89 ratings.From ¥1,600
Toshogu Shrine entrance in Nikko, Japan, with ornate carvings and vibrant colors.
Nikko Pass
Religious Sites
from
¥3,000
Nikko Pass. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1072 ratings.From ¥3,000
Free cancellation
Man in Pikachu costume and woman in Sulley costume in go-karts, Shibuya crossing.
Tokyo: Shibuya Crossing 75-Min Go-Karting Experience by Monkey Kart
Go Karting
¥18,000
Tokyo: Shibuya Crossing 75-Min Go-Karting Experience by Monkey Kart. Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From ¥18,000
Young pilots in a flight simulator at Kidzania Tokyo.
KidZania Tokyo Tickets
Theme Parks
from
¥2,300
KidZania Tokyo Tickets. Rated 4 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From ¥2,300
Free cancellation
Sumo wrestler lifting performer during show at Hirakuza Ginza, Tokyo.
Sumo Show & Kaiseki Dinner on a Full-Scale Ring — The Elegant Evening · Ginza, Central Tokyo
Sports
from
¥19,000
Sumo Show & Kaiseki Dinner on a Full-Scale Ring — The Elegant Evening · Ginza, Central Tokyo. Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings.From ¥19,000
Free cancellation
Tokyo Tower's red lattice structure against a blue sky in Tokyo, Japan.
Tokyo Half-Day Tour with Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace & Asakusa
City Tours
¥6,300
Tokyo Half-Day Tour with Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace & Asakusa. Rated 4 out of 5 from 5 ratings.From ¥6,300
Free cancellation
Japanese woman in kimono with umbrella by Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms.
Mt. Fuji Instagrammable Tour: Chureito Pagoda, Oishi Park, Hikawa Clock Shop, Lawson Store, & More
Day Trips
¥11,000
¥9,900
10% off
Mt. Fuji Instagrammable Tour: Chureito Pagoda, Oishi Park, Hikawa Clock Shop, Lawson Store, & More. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 76 ratings.From ¥9,900
Shinjuku Gyoen garden with autumn foliage and city skyline in Tokyo, Japan.
Admission Tickets to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Parks
¥500
Admission Tickets to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings.From ¥500
Miraikan permanent exhibition with Earth model and illuminated nature display.
Miraikan Museum Entry Ticket
Museums
¥630
Miraikan Museum Entry Ticket. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥630
People crafting potions in a Hogwarts-themed room at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo.
Tickets to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter + Tokyo Subway Access
Theme Parks
from
¥7,300
Tickets to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter + Tokyo Subway Access. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings.From ¥7,300
Tourists enjoying city view from Tembo Deck in Tokyo Skytree.
TOKYO SKYTREE Tembo Deck Morning Entry Tickets with Soft Drink & Snack
Observation Decks
from
¥2,900
TOKYO SKYTREE Tembo Deck Morning Entry Tickets with Soft Drink & Snack. Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From ¥2,900
Double-decker bus with colorful graffiti design in Tokyo parking area.
Shibuya Street Ride: Tokyo Panoramic Bus Tour
City Tours
¥2,000
Shibuya Street Ride: Tokyo Panoramic Bus Tour. Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings.From ¥2,000
Selling out fast
Go-karts driving through Akihabara streets during 1-hour tour experience.
Tokyo: Akihabara Electric Town 1-Hr 45-Min Go-Karting Experience by STREET KART
Go Karting
from
¥9,500
Tokyo: Akihabara Electric Town 1-Hr 45-Min Go-Karting Experience by STREET KART. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings.From ¥9,500
Free cancellation
Cherry blossoms framing Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko in Japan.
From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Area & Lake Kawaguchiko Full-Day Tour
Day Trips
from
¥15,000
From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Area & Lake Kawaguchiko Full-Day Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥15,000
Free cancellation
Shinkyo Bridge over a river surrounded by autumn foliage in Nikko, Japan.
Nikko World Heritage Site Day Tour: Tōshōgū Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chūzenji, & More
Guided Tours
from
¥14,850
Nikko World Heritage Site Day Tour: Tōshōgū Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chūzenji, & More. Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From ¥14,850
Tourists exploring Shibuya's vibrant street food scene in Tokyo, Japan.
Tokyo: Shibuya Walking Food Tour with 13 Dishes across Local Eateries
Food Tours
¥13,000
Tokyo: Shibuya Walking Food Tour with 13 Dishes across Local Eateries. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥13,000
Tourists enjoying yakitori at Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo during a food tour.
Tokyo Food Tour: Tsukiji Fish Market Walking Tour with Temple Visit
Food Tours
from
¥5,000
Tokyo Food Tour: Tsukiji Fish Market Walking Tour with Temple Visit . Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥5,000

What our guests say

Frank S

United States
Solo
Last week

+1 more

Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about both the palace gardens and Japanese history and culture. As a Canadian, he was able to explain aspects of Japan that are different than North America. He was also incredibly helpful with assisting tour participants with planning how to get to their their next destination. I highly recommend him!

Tokyo: Imperial Palace East Gardens & Edo Castle Guided Walking Tour

Anthony L

United States
Couple
3 weeks ago
It was a day well spent, really helped connect us to the Hakone Shrine and Mt Fuji experience- highly recommended, especially if you're lucky enough to get our Tour Guide, Jack (Captain Jack). Jack brought knowledge and infectious enthusiasm and energy to the tour, really kept our group informed and on-time, without it ever feeling rushed. He does this everyday and you get the feeling he lives what he does.

Mount Fuji Tour with Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, & More

Soma R

United States
Family
Apr 2026

+2 more

We had a fantastic experience at KidZania. My daughter loved getting to explore different professions, and each setup felt incredibly realistic and thoughtfully designed. She thoroughly enjoyed every activity. Everything was very well organized, and we never felt rushed despite the structured time slots. The pricing also felt reasonable for the quality of the experience. Overall, it was a wonderful and memorable visit—highly recommended for kids!

KidZania Tokyo Tickets

Bernadett H

Ireland
Group
Apr 2026

+1 more

It was a rainy day and we didn't see Fuji but Linda made it really fun and full of energy'. And the sakura was just beautiful .

Mount Fuji Highlights Tour: Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai, & More

Jens B

Germany
Solo
Mar 2026
The short-term booking of my entry ticket of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden was smooth, payment uncomplicated and I received the QR code within few minutes.

Admission Tickets to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Luzmer P

Canada
Family
Mar 2026

+2 more

Everything, the staff were amazing. The lunch was delicious. Super responsable and gentle. We learned so much about the history of Mount Fuji and the forest.

Mount Fuji & Hakone Premium Tour by Bullet Train

Mr P W

United Kingdom
Group
Mar 2026

+1 more

What a fantastic way to see the beautiful Tokyo sights when time is limited. The commentary is superb and full of both location information on key places and historical information. Our own personal guide from an elevated position. Ample opportunities to stop and enjoy each stop.

Sky Hop Bus: Tokyo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Redoyan R

Indonesia
Family
Feb 2026
I had a great experience using Headout to secure my Harry Potter tickets. The booking process was seamless and stress-free. As for the Studio Tour, it was absolutely fascinating to see 'The Making of Harry Potter' in person. Highly recommend using this app for a smooth entry to such an amazing attraction!

Tickets to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter

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